Title 5 — Government Organization and EmployeesRelease 119-73
§8126 Subpenas; oaths; examination of witnesses
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Summary
The Secretary of Labor can, on any matter he handles, order people to come and testify from up to 100 miles away, put them under oath, question them, and require books, papers, documents, or other evidence.
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Title 5, §8126
Government Organization and Employees — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
The Secretary of Labor, on any matter within his jurisdiction under this subchapter, may—
(1)issue subpenas for and compel the attendance of witnesses within a radius of 100 miles;
(2)administer oaths;
(3)examine witnesses; and
(4)require the production of books, papers, documents, and other evidence.
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Historical and Revision Notes
DerivationU.S. CodeRevised Statutes andStatutes at Large 5 U.S.C. 780.Sept. 7, 1916, ch. 458, § 29, 39 Stat. 748.Oct. 14, 1949, ch. 691, § 205(c)(2), 63 Stat. 864. The words “under this subchapter” are added to preserve the original grant of power in the Act of Sept. 7, 1916. Administration of this subchapter was transferred to the Secretary of Labor by section 1 of 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 19, 64 Stat. 1271 (see section 8145). Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface to the report.
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5 U.S.C. § 8126
Title 5 — Government Organization and Employees
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73